Singapore Daily Times, 11 April 1881

Microfilm: NL5239
Total Pages: 4
1 4 Singapore Daily Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE, MONDAY. 11th APRIL, 1881 No. 1i360
    13 words
  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • Article, Illustration
      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      188 1 Office— Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. ceil!!*. “L? T ected to arrive at Singapore during me year 1881:—* OVTWIBD. HO«»W»«l>. Friday ink <*»dsy r m ®*!> ,jth War. M.h aj»u *5 Tbunday M»y. £i -,T W? tod }aa, 2* Z 5k Mnt. 9 *i’
      188 words
    • Article
      THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      275 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Merries Maritime. may be expected to arrive here during the current year On* and. Hosfwasd. 1981. 1<«1. ■cdsy. 7 lurch S.nUy Frt^sry *1 do «M«ch April JO do 9°»*T. 17 Us S April 1 M»7
      275 words
    • Article
      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      151 1 Agamemnon. Patroclus. Ajax. Antxnor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucub. Nestor. Anchisrb. Priam. Orestes. Sarpidon. Strntor. Hector. Teucee. Menxlaus. Lahtes. Ctclofs. Telemachcs. Bellebophon. Jason. U LTBBKB. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have
      151 words
    • Article
      THE NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      1524 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Of»ic«, 13 Austin Friars, e London. E. C. q The following are the dates on which 0 the Company’s Steamers running in con- y nection with the mail steamers of the P.
      1,524 words
  • Insurance.
    • Article
      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the onrren Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879. £262,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals rei cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A
      57 words
    • Article
      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE.
      135 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 450,00' Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1879... S841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ,,1.142.470 Income of the Fire Department, Net Pre- miums and Interest...
      135 words
    • Article
      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, L5th July, 1872. (u. c.
      42 words
    • Article
      COLONIAL SEA & FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA.
      45 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. V'V Mil r n t, l.ain The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. n c.)
      45 words
    • Article
      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      75 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon j cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for J coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on
      75 words
    • Article
      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head Ofpice, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks TOon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on flw customary terms. J 33* o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
      69 words
    • Article
      CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED
      51 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23* o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A OC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u.
      51 words
    • Article
      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
      54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The nndersignel have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance riske at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th
      54 words
    • Article
      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      51 1 Establish id 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Ponds, upward* of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue polioies against Fire on the usual PATSB80N, SIMONS A OO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.
      51 words
    • Article
      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A OO. Agents. Singapore 17th Dee., 1875. (u. c.)
      42 words
    • Article
      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
      31 words
    • Article
      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one (ife. Singapore. 4th June 1990 fu. n.l
      44 words
    • Article
      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANE COMPANY
      25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOU8TEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
      25 words
    • Article
      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE
      73 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson St Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. j Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of tl 00,000 on each bottom, and on the
      73 words
    • Article
      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      106 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson St Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E.q, (Meran. Melcban, A Co.) J. P. Dames 'Mweru. Holliday,Whs A Co. I AT. Manger, rMeeen. Doniflae.LanralkACo. H. Nicalee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doa
      106 words
    • Article
      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      122 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Aehton, Eeq- Alfred Oon*er. Eaq. Thoma* G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Berea, Georg* Hlbbert, Perciral Boeenquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charlee Georg* H. Chamber*, O.
      122 words
    • Article
      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to aooept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
      47 words
    • Article
      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      91 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agent* for this Company in Singapore with authon* ty to
      91 words
    • Article
      POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. CAPITAL (PAID UP) £69, 774-18-6.
      925 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Stbbet, London, e. c. (Incorporated purtuanl to Aeti of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Honourable Sir Rict:. > C.uch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengali) Wm. Macandrew Esq., j. p, Westwood House,
      925 words
    • Article
      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      102 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Exohang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’e Hill. London—lo, Gornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHIBTIR. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd St Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
      102 words
    • Article
      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      202 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. C kainaan—Alexander RoNALDSON.Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Bmith. P.I.A. CHIEF 0FFI0B8: P Edinburgh 17 Gbobgn Strut. i Manchester, 47 Brown Strut. The undersigned having been appointed Agenta of the above Company at this port
      202 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents 'by Power of Attorney dated Bataria, 19th" June. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
      58 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    FOR PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, TRIESTE.
    47 2 The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd S. S. Daphne, Doncich Master, due here on or about the 13th inst., has room for cargo, and first class accommodation for passen gers for above ports. Apply to D. BRANDT A Co. Agents. Singapore, 11th April, 1881. (3d.)
    47 words
  • Article
    FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA.
    74 2 The B. I. S. N. Go’s steamer Baghdad, 1,272 tons, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Thursday, the 14th mat. She will also take passengers and (largo for Bassein, Aky&b, Chittagong, Cuttack, Gunjam, Bimlipatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Negapatam,
    74 words
  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 11TH APRIL, 1881.
    • Article
      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      212 2 SINOAPOBS. 11*« APBIL. 1881. Gambier I ♦•124. Black Pepper 11-55. White Pepper, fair qnalitj 17.75. Sago Flour, Bruoi 3.50 Peart Sago 3AO. Coffee, Bootujne 14 90. Tapiooa, small Flake 4.224. Tin. 27.75. 40e. Mule twist 108. 8J lb*. Shirtings 1.024 7 do do 145. 6 do T.
      212 words
    • Article
      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times. )
      3669 2 REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times. Tunis. London, lOtf April—ID,000 French troops have been disembarked at Bona. The French Government has sent a circular to its representatives abroad disavowing the policy of annexation, hut stating that France will insist upon a preponderating influence in Tunis. The University Boat Race. Was won
      3,669 words
    • Article
      PENANG.
      1335 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Penang, 8/* April, 1881.—A* ft mail leave* here to-day for your port, I think I win take the opportunity of lending a few line*, although I have very little of In my account of the lell that was practiced* on the community on the lit
      1,335 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      817 2 fltto aiibrrttsnnrnts. lULB&UMiini CHOIR, TOWN HALL. Thi Member* of the above Muaioal 80cietv beg to announce that they will give an Evening Concert, in the Upper room of the Town Ha’l on Thursday, April 21at The 8r*t Part will oonaiat entirely of Mono taken from Mmdelaaobn'a celebrated Oratorio. 8t Paul.”
      817 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      1059 2 AUCTION SALE OF LAND AND HOUBE PROPERTY Belonging to the estate of Stid Okie bin Ally Al Juried, Deceased. Sold by order of the Executor*, At the Sale Rooms of the T7HDBEBIGRMD, OH THURSDAY, THE 14th APRIL, 1881, AT 2 O’CLOCE P, M. Cheaho Hono Lim Quay. Lot I.—All that
      1,059 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      990 2 IN TUB EBT4TB OF BTED OMAR BIN ALLIE AL JTJNIED (DECEASED.) Crani Bros, have been favored with instructionj to sell by Public Auction, on Wrdnrsdat Next, the 13th April, at 2. p. K. AT THEIR SALE ROOM. Tbe undermentioned Valuable Properties situated in Singapore Town. PARTICULARS. Lot No. I.—Part of
      990 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      372 2 SINGAPORE CLUB. Noticb is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Members of the Singapore Club will be held within the Reading Room of the Club on Tuesday, l»th Apnl, 1881, at 4.30 r. u. BU8INR88, To confirm a Resolution passed at the ‘""“"““‘i" 8 W.B. SMITH. Secretary. Singapore,
      372 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Notices.
    • Article
      FOR HONGKONG
      75 3 TAKING CARGO FOB) KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs Apcar A Co.’e steamer Arratoon Apcar, Captain Mactavish, is expected here on or abont the 27th instant, and will take cargo tor above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they
      75 words
    • Article
      FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
      73 3 rua rrsnaitvj a»a-a* Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or abont the 21st instant, en route for j above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will I not be
      73 words
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • Article
      Arrivals.
      63 3 British schooner f BnUsi. 2«h Bh A ril H V” i i t o!rtS.t%»nhor,” 2,733 tons. Omnn, Hongkong 4tb I A &hhl£» < ir' P St,rn Isle*" *O6 tons, Bnrro., Sonrnb.,. st k 4 »««S“"Krm3en* W.t,” 208 tons, Berg. Butgkok 11th March. S »»d.,. 10th April. British bnrqnn Glnndinorwig.’’
      63 words
    • Article
      Untitled
      44 3 arrivals— Continued. Dutch etesmer R»id.nt 8r0.n,” 401 tom Mil». Bdimnsin Bth April. M „a~ 11th April. British stosmer Bsnn.ore 360 tons. Angosbn, HH»x» 10th A Kimh”.S‘»« “Vid»,” 206 tons, Tinoent, Sonrnb.,. Ist A Stlm»«”“lht,hd*l," 809 tom. Phillips. Mc.tt.2sth March, Hamilton Gray A Co. f
      44 words
    • Article
      Vessels Cleared Out.
      12 3 Saturday, 9th April. 1 S2S d k ntA i
      12 words
    • Article
      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR
      220 3 I Datr |-v hehi Fro* Consignee* or Agents. Dbotination. Ship’s Names. O apt aim. ft** A Rm. i r abs.l MAN-OP-WAR |4K Hnr. llltanw Senior H.r.l Other Ear- Ipr 1111 jgr a |i£h gfckfe. Btr su Bz gs {SET Louisa 111 Banner Brit, s g 7
      220 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      688 3 TO BE LET. With imfumATi *i» TllT A convenient residence oalled Bellmen House situated in K’lleney Road, lately occupied by Mr. George Norris The gronnd is well laid ont and is planted with frnit trees. For further information, app'v to D. J HENDRIES, at Mr. E. Eon’s Office. Singapore, 7th
      688 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      913 3 SINGAPORE RACES. BPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. Monday. 25th April, 1881. First Race. The Roadsters’ Purse.—Value $lOO, $25 to the second horse. For all horses owned by Members of the Club that hare never won any bnt Hack Races on any Course. Horses running in this race are not allowed to
      913 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      496 3 Horses entered for second Class Races mnst entered for the first second Class Race of the Meeting at a declared tolue not to exceed 8500. The first second class race shall be weight for value and each following second class race shall be a handicap. Any horse entered for the
      496 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      445 3 NEW MAP OF THE MALAT PENINSULA. Copies of the new Map of the Malay Peninsula, in six sheets, published under the auspices of the 8traits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society may be procured by members from E. Kok Esq., Hony. Treasurer, prioe IIJ each Map of 8 sheets, I
      445 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 5
      413 3 THE FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION LIMITED. CAPITAL, ONE MILLION BTERLTNG HEAD OFFICE, 158, Liidinhall Stbbbt, Loir do*. The undersigned hare been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance riike at urrent rates of premium. A. L. JOHNBTON A Co. Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th
      413 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Docks.
    • Article
      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      708 4 Thr works of the Com pony nrs ntnntjd st Taniong Pager, within one mile of the town of HM genre*. end comprise the fol--1 owing establishes ante. ns Whabn.—Affording berthage fbr twenty ressels stone time with sufficient water lonaside for ressels of the keenest
      708 words
    • Article
      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      187 4 This Company executes ships’ repair, of all descriptions in the most efficient ropean Shipwright, and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gutiid Dock (Granite.) Length 459 feet.
      187 words
    • Article
      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      374 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated pin)** the Indian Act X or 1966. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Share* of 1100 each of which 9 93,900 hare already been inbacribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. Datid Brown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tomon Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
      374 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      487 4 ißterrllanfOua. BTRAITSICE~COMPANY. DEPOTS: FLINT STREET B*low Me. Emmeesoh’s Tiffik Rooms AHD RIVER VALLEY ROAD. AT MKB3BS. Howabth, Ebskine A Co.’s WoEIB. ICE AT ONE TENT PER POUND Will be delivered from the depoU in Flint Street and River Valley Road from 6. a. m. till noon and from 2 till
      487 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      678 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, Th* Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. sgr Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINOB OP WALES during the last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. •Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazette,
      678 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      755 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Olocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watobe. Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Barrings, Bilver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,
      755 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      650 4 £>torr8 anti iHrrtbantnat. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
      650 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      638 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General WarehouseMIN. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made np on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Twe>ds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'kand Merino.
      638 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 6
      734 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Oommercial Square, onhaatawS nrt Bonttoo. Habbra «te«da >™«hreßdelTi ioora bian 'oorradl* am wohlaaaortir- aaaortia <7k aiorti. •d lAmr *1- 'Una ton« ment ran Eo--o.k larKar k an- d’Knropo. Ve'an tvrm Mod -TTt ?T* r Art| Prlx m b'l'yk* term, and S?’, Billia* deraa. Mai- prnen.
      734 words